If you are lucky enough to escape the f..f..f..freezing weather in London right now, and are getting ready to jet off to sunnier climes, then you may be wondering where to find stylish summery goodies whilst the high street is currently brim full of wooly jumpers and mittens. Fear not, as a seasoned Winter-skiver (I have myself just returned from FIVE weeks in Kenya, above) I have put together a selection of Winter Sun must-haves, so whether you are heading to a tropical jungle, a secluded white sandy beach or are just planning to relax pool-side somewhere glamorous, your sunshine needs will be totally catered for...
Above Clockwise (L-R): Globetrotter Safari Trolley Case in Ivory - £860.00, Topshop Sundress - £38.00, Miu Miu Cat Eye Sunglasses - £225.00, Daisy Jewelry's Solar Plexus Chakra Bracelet - £86.00 £34.40, Kenneth Jay Lane's Gold Coin Necklace - £70.83 £49.17, Accessorize Flower Fan - £6.00, Stella McCartney Lizzie Espadrilles - £146.00.
Above Clockwise (L-R): Melissa Odabash India Bikini - £139.00, Topshop Floral Bandeau Bikini - £30.00, Melissa Odabash Madrid Bikini - £137.00, Mara Hoffman Pow Wow Printed Bandeau Bikini - £205.00, Topshop Blue Tie Dye Crochet Bikini - £30.00.
Above Clockwise (L-R): Heidi Klein Wide Brim Buckle Hat - £135.00, Ondademar Tes Gauze Dress - £207.00, ASOS Floral Beaded Clutch Bag - £40.00, Pamela Love Cutout Turquoise and Bronze Cuff - £340.00, Stella McCartney Faux Patent-Leather and Cork Wedges - £385, Malin & Goetz Essential Travel Kit - £20.00.
Above Clockwise (L-R): Meli Melo Bon Bon Bag in Cipria - £320.00 £224.00, Topshop Hawaiian Print Sundress - £36.00, Tangle Teezer - £10.00, Nars Monoi Body Glow Ii - £44.00, Benefit CORALista Powder - £23.50, Benefit CORALista Lipgloss - £13.50, Dara Ettinger Lark Dyed Amethyst Cluster Ring - £69.17, ASOS Cat Eye Flying Birds Sunglasses - £20.00, DKNY Linda Patent Multi-Strap Cork Wedges - £120.83.
Left and Below: At The Tamarind in Mombasa, Kenya, wearing The Summer Dress - £150.00 - a British collaboration between designer Chessie Grievson (of the luxury bespoke label Tephi) and artist and conservationist Sophia Rogge. This silk dress features a sand dollar print, inspired by the sea urchins from the oceans of Fiji. 10% of profits from this purchase will go towards coral conservation. Fashionable and environmentally friendly... No excuse not to really!
Above Clockwise (L-R): Lalesso Jaali Purse - £95.00, Cowshed Camomile Refreshing Toner - £16.00, FB Collection Frescobol Beach Bats - £120.00, Mufti Havana Leather Perudo Set - £75.00, Accessorize Flip Flops - £16.00, Moroccan Oil Restorative Hair Mask - £30.45.
Above Clockwise (L-R): Beach Tunes! The Very Best Of Toots & The Maytals - £15.99, Bruno Mars 'Unorthodox Jukebox,' - £7.99, Jack Savoretti 'Before The Storm' - £7.99, Ben Howard 'Every Kingdom,' - £8.99, Lissie 'Catching A Tiger' - £4.99, The Lumineers - £7.99.